Next week, we are blessed to host Stamford native and world renowned storyteller, Rabbi Hanoch Teller, as our Youth Scholar in Residence. His theme is Menschlichkeit. I cannot think of a better topic for all ages. Rabbi Teller will be speaking to our youth groups on Shabbat mornng and I encourage everyone, all ages, to join us for Shabbat lunch click here to sign up next week. With Pesach behind us, what could be better than a meal with friends at the shul on the topic of Honorable Menschen? Rabbi Teller will also speak before mincha and during seudah shlishit. We are grateful to the Dayans for sponsoring the weekend and look forward G-d willing to a great Shabbat event!

Much has been in the news recently about the Iran - U.S Framework for Nuclear Negotiations. Please see the Israel Update below regarding the important Corker Menendez Bill in the Senate and also this excellent article from Henry Kissinger and George Schultz. click here to read.

Finally, as we come to the close of Pesach, I am reminded of an insight Rabbi Ehrenkranz of blessed memory shared with me in the name of Rabbi Isadore Epstein of England. The Jewish holidays are intended to be rallying points for historic truths of our faith. The ideas must inspire us through the next seven weeks as we count towards Shavuot.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to consider the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (S. 615) on Tuesday, April 14. This bipartisan legislation, authored by Sens. Bob Corker (R-TN), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and cosponsored by 20 other Democratic and Republican senators, requires the President to submit any nuclear agreement with Iran to Congress and establishes a procedure for congressional review. Please call and urge senators on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to vote 'yes' and support the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. Capitol switchboard - (202) 224-3121. Thank Senator Blumenthal for his cosponsorship of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 and encourage Senator Murphy to support this important bill. Sample Phone Script: "I am calling the Senator to urge him/her to support the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (S. 615) in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities is critical to U.S. national security. Congress must assert its historic role in foreign policy and review the merits of any nuclear agreement with Iran."

Pesach Update

Chametz sold via Rabbi Cohen serving as your agent may be accessed after 830 PM on Saturday night.

All Vaad of Fairfield County establishments are permitted for patronage after Pesach.

Reminder

Don't forget to make an Eruv Tavshilin before the Chag begins.In order to allow foods prepared on Pesach to be eaten on the shabbat immediately following the festival. This entails two foods, reciting the bracha for Eruv Tavshilin and reciting the paragraph that accompanies the bracha. The two foods are then put away and eaten at the Shabbat day meal. Click here for more information

Kashrut Alerts

Beech Nut Stage 3 Cinnamon Raisin Granola - Some Stage 3 Cinnamon Raisin Granola were produced without the Orthodox Union's certification and those labels do not have an OU symbol on them. Consumers are urged to look for the OU Symbol before buying products.

Reisman's Black & White Cookies - A very small quantity of those cookies were baked before Passover and were mistakenly packaged with labels that state that they were baked after Passover. These mislabeled cookies have been withdrawn from the marketplace.

Don't want to wait for the CAS Bulletin to receive these alerts? OU offers a service to email them to you directly! Click here to get the email

Weekday Schedule

Candles Next Friday

7:17 PM

Daf Yomi

Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am

Shacharit

Sunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM

Mincha

Sunday-Thursday: 7:15 PM

Thursday

Yom HaShoah

Condolences

The Shiva period for Herman W. Gordon, of blessed memory, father of David Gordon and father-in-law of Meryl Gordon, concluded on Friday afternoon April 3, prior to the start of the Passover holiday. In memory of his father, David will receive visitors on Sunday, April 12 at his home, 65 Woods End Road, Stamford. Visiting hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Mincha/Ma'ariv services will be held at 7:05 pm

to Lee Fanwick on the passing of her brother, Moses Nathan. Lee will sit shiva for her brother Moses Nathan from Saturday night, April 11 until Friday morning, April 17. Her home is at 77 Prospect Street Apt. 5 B. The entrance code is Code 1981. Mincha/Ma'ariv services will be held from Sunday through Thursday evening at 7:10 PM.

Gal is the Opinion Editor of the Forward.Gal will speak about about the Soviet Jewry movement.Fifty years since the start of the movement, what can we learn about what it did for American Jewish identity and the Soviet Jews who were able to start new lives as a result?

Annual Dr. Al and Royce Wolfsohn LectureFeaturing Steve Bayme of the American Jewish CommitteeAmerican Jewry and Israel: Dissonance or CohesionDesserts and coffee will be served after the presentationFree and open to the entire community

Rabbi Walk: The Evolution of the American Synagogue: A History of How Jewish Communities Developed in the United States - 7:30 PM

Thursday

Rabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 7:30 PM

Friday

Rabbi Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM

CAS Announcements

NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBER BRUNCH Sunday morning, May 17. Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen will host a new and prospective member brunch at their home. If you are a new member and would like to attend or are considering joining our CAS family, please contact our Membership Chair Jessie Brand (jessieoser@gmail.com) for more information.

ANNUAL YACHAD SHABBATON AT CAS APRIL 24-25! Volunteers are needed for housing and transportation. All Yachad members are matched up with a staff member who will be responsible for them. Housing needed. When you respond please include the following: 1.HOW MANY YOU CAN SLEEP, 2.IF YOU HAVE STAIRS, 3.IF YOU HAVE PETS, 4.ADDRESS, 5.PHONE NUMBER. Respond to Sharon Wohlberg at sharwohlberg@gmail.com.

PLEASE JOIN THE YOUNG COUPLES COMMITTEE FOR A SHABBAT ONEG IN THE SHABBAS PARK on May 2 at 4 pm. Please bring along your families, friends, and a parve dessert, snack or beverage that can be shared for the oneg. If the forecast calls for rain, the oneg will be postponed until Shabbat on May 16 at 4 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Tobin at laurabl@gmail.com. In addition, if you know of new families who would like to meet others in our CAS community, please invite them to come to the oneg.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CANTOR'S "NON-CANTORIAL" CONCERT SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 7PM The cantor's "non-cantorial" concert. A night for Israel concert . Featuring Israel Classics With Ira Berk and Sid Nachman,The Stamford Synagogue Choir and "The Cantor's Bim-Bom-Boms." More details to follow, save the date!!! You do not want to miss this event.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING We need you to help secure our Synagogue. As you come to the building, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let someone know about it. This will keep everyone safe.

WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM Every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. We are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. Info: Mitchell Bell.

CAS FREE MEZUZAH CAMPAIGN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT Bringing Blessings to Jewish Homes. Do you know a neighbor or a friend who lacks a mezuzah? CAS offers a free mezuzah and home visit to post this sacred scroll at the entrance to all Jewish homes in the area. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org

COMMUNITY CHESED HELPERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. Volunteer to reach out and identify needs, visit, or give a ride. Even small gestures mean a great deal Interested? Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.

NEW TO STAMFORD AND INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? Contact Jessie Brand (Jessieoser@gmail.com) or Rabbi Daniel Cohen.

WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Players needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM -

Community Announcements

UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION'S CARDOZO LAW SOCIETY SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 7PM HAS BEEN POSTPONED. for an evening of networking and refreshments a the Stamford Crowne Plaza. Rabbi Daniel Cohen will speak about "Courageous Choices: signals and strategies for ethical living in a morally subjective world". 1 Ethic Credit will be given. Dietary laws observed. For more information or to RSVP contact Sharon Franklin at UJF. 203-321-1373 ext 109 sharon@UJF.org

NEW AT GAN YELADIM STAMFORD: Do you have a 12 - 15 month old? Starting September 1, 2015 we are opening our doors to you too. Flexible enrollment options include: Core Program: 8:45-11:45; 2-5 days per week, Lunch: add one hour, any number of days, Full Daycare: 7:30-3 or 7:30-6. As always we continue to offer flexible enrollment options for 15 months - 5 years of age. For further information contact wendy@chabadstamford.org or call 203-324-2223 x407 and visit www.ganyeladim.org.

THE JEWISH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY PRESENTS BENEATH THE HELMET: FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO THE HOMEFRONT Thursday, April 16. 7 p.m. The State Cinema, Stamford. A coming-of-age story that follows the journey of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country. At the age of 18, away from their homes, families and friends these young individuals undergo a demanding and inspiring journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be. Beneath the Helmet illustrates how these young men and women are defending not only their homes, but also the values of peace, equality, opportunity, democracy, religious tolerance and women's rights. Followed by a discussion with 3 IDF soldiers moderated by Lior Krinsky, Northeast Director of Jerusalem U. Co-sponsored by Congregation Agudath Sholom, the Friends of the IDF and Thank Israeli Soldiers. For more information, please contact Nancy Schiffman at nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org or 203.487.0941.

INTRODUCING THE BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP, a UJF program that provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with new clothes (pants, shirt, sneakers, socks, underwear, winter coat, hat, gloves) backpack and school supplies. Children get to pick out their own new items in a "shopping" environment created in a local school prior to the start of the new school year, while their parents visit the Japha Family Resource Center to receive basic health screenings and information about vital community services. The inaugural event is Sunday, August 9, 2015. To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Kweskin at lkweskin@gmail.com. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.ujf.org/backtoschoolshop

CYCLE FOR UNITY AND NAOMI BOUTIQUE KOSHER TOURS PRESENT THE ULTIMATE GOURMET BIKING EXPERIENCE IN TUSCANY: April 28-May 5, 2015 Ride like the wind, eat like a king and raise funds for the charity of your choice. Check here for details and registration information: http://cycleforunity.org/tuscany_2015/

NCSY SPRING REGIONAL Join teens from across New England on May 15-17, Great Barrington, MA. Info & Registration at www.newengland.ncsy.org/SpringRegional. For teens in grades 9-12. Open to a limited number of 8th graders - use the separate link for 8th graders when you register

PLEASE JOIN BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 5:30 PM AT THE HILTON STAMFORD HOTEL FOR THEIR ANNUAL CELEBRATION Dinner. Guest of honor are Maria and Glenn Reicin. The Jane Shoztic Award for outstanding teaching will be presented to Mrs. Morah Yospa Lieberman. Bob Abrams will be receiving the Alumni Award, and Sarah Rich will be receiving the Young Leadership Award. In addition, Stamford Police Department Assistant Chief Jim Matheny will be honored with a special Community Service Award. To RSVP and/or place an ad, please visit bcdscelebration.org or contact Robyn Winarsky, 917-297-7142, dinner@bcds.org

THE 4TH ANNUAL MIKE MILE SUNDAY, MAY 17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This event was created by The Rothman Family to raise money for research for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), which their son, Michael, has. In addition to helping a good cause, you will have a great time. You will get in your morning workout, and there will be lots of fun activities for adults and kids alike. Gayle and Howard have been tremendous supporters of Agudath Sholom and the community. It would be great for us to come out and show them our support. We hope to see you there! Kori and Lynne www.eventbrite.com/e/the-4th-annual-mike-mile-registration-16001390590

DO A MITZVAH! CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY BY PURCHASING MITZVAH BASKETS AND/OR MITZVAH CENTERPIECES INSTEAD OF FLOWERS FOR YOUR NEXT SIMCHA AT CAS. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY HAVE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 1000 since the recession. With this tremendous upsurge in use, JFS is constantly challenged to keep the food pantry full. Your generosity enables JFS to help those in our community in their greatest moments of need.

FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN HEBREW TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 2-8 The goal of Sifriyat Pijama B'America is to enhance knowledge and affinity for Jewish values from a young age and to retain a strong Jewish identity and appreciation of Hebrew. SP-BA provides an opportunity for families to create a tradition of reading bedtime stories in Hebrew and engaging in meaningful conversations. Info: www.sp-ba.org/online-registration

LINKING GENERATIONS OF THE SHOAH-Our 2nd Generation Group began in July 2012. We are a group of approximately fifty members ranging in age from 40 and up and we come from all over CT and Westchester County. Our monthly meetings take place in Westport, CT (usually at the UJA offices) every second Tuesday of the month. Spouses of 2G members as well as 3rd Generation often attend our general meetings. Please come and join us. For further contact information call: Ann Cohn at 203-762-0058 (home) or 203-984-6667 (cell).

JFS COLLEGE AHEAD!-TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 The highly anticipated annual program for the community co-sponsored by the Stamford JCC featuring prominent college admissions deans as a panel exploring the essential issues all high school students and their parents need to know as they begin the process. Moderated by Claire D. Friedlander, JFS College Consultant, the program will take place at no cost at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. For more information, contact, Claire D. Friedlander at clairef@cjtfs.orgor call 203-921-4161.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 7:00 PM If you are a family facing the issues and challenges of living with autism, attend a support group where experts will help provide tools to help strengthen the family, discuss options, and share resources. The event will take place at the JFS office, 733 Summer St, 6th Floor at 7:00 pm. Please contact Candy Murias, JFS Social Work Intern at 203-921-4161 or cmurias@ctjfs.org.

RE-START FOR JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS, SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH AT 2 PM: Join the counselors from JFS at Yogi Brian's Studio, 8 Parkhill Ave. Norwalk, CT to learn relaxation skills to assist with the stress of separation and divorce. The session will offer an opportunity to meet others going through similar experiences. For more information, contact Eve Moskowitz, JFS Director of Clinical Services, 203-921-4161 or email at emoskowitz@ctjfs.org.

JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, TUESDAYS, 7:00 - 8:00 PM IN WESTPORT For adults who would like to discuss all aspects of separation and divorce, JFS will be providing a support group in the JFS Westport office, 431 Post Road E. Suite 11. The fee will be $10 per session or $50 for six sessions. You must register to attend by contacting Kylie Rothman atkrothman@ctjfs.org or call at 203-921-4161.

JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, MONDAYS, 7:00 - 8:00 PM IN STAMFORD For adults who would like to discuss all aspects of separation and divorce, JFS will be providing a support group in the JFS Stamford office, 733 Summer St., 6th Floor The fee will be $10 per session or $50 for six sessions. You must register to attend by contacting Rebekah Kanefsky at203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.

LET'S TALK- THURSDAYS, 11 A.M. Don't miss this opportunity to meet new people or deepen your friendship with those you already know, as we engage in meaningful conversation about a wide variety of topics that are important in our lives. Topics may range from how to live a fulfilling life, creating healthy relationships, savoring our cherished memories, to embracing changing life circumstances. All will be encouraged to express their feelings and experiences related to the themes that emerge in a safe and supportive environment. Led by Kylie Rothman from Jewish Family Service, free of charge, at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. For more information, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman, Director of Senior Adult Services at Stamford JCC at 203.487.0983 or email at cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org

JFS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP-SUNDAYS AT 5:00 PM Do you find yourself "sandwiched" between the needs of your children and your parents? JFS is offering an open forum to provide support and help in dealing with the difficulties and stresses of caring for two generations. A small fee of $10/session or $50 for six sessions will be charged. Group will be held at the JFS Westport office, 431 Post Road E., Westport. The facilitator will be Rona Wall, LCSW. For more information or to register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.

JFS LIFE TRANSITIONS-WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 AM Support group for the unemployed at the Stamford JFS office, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. The focus of the group is to provide a forum to discuss and explore the concerns and issues related to job loss and to find alternative solutions for career satisfaction. The group is a collaborative effort between JFS Counseling and Employment & Training Departments. To register or for more information, please contact Rosemarie Delia at 203-921-4161 or email at rdelia@ctjfs.org

JFS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT -- TUESDAYS AT 10:30 AM Are you searching for a safe haven to explore your thoughts and feelings about grief? JFS provides an environment of emotional, physical, and spiritual support. For information, contact Rosemarie Delia at (203) 921-4161 or rdelia@ctjfs.org

Next week, we are blessed to host Stamford native and world renowned storyteller, Rabbi Hanoch Teller, as our Youth Scholar in Residence. His theme is Menschlichkeit. I cannot think of a better topic for all ages. Rabbi Teller will be speaking to our youth groups on Shabbat mornng and I encourage everyone, all ages, to join us for Shabbat lunch click here to sign up next week. With Pesach behind us, what could be better than a meal with friends at the shul on the topic of Honorable Menschen? Rabbi Teller will also speak before mincha and during seudah shlishit. We are grateful to the Dayans for sponsoring the weekend and look forward G-d willing to a great Shabbat event!

Much has been in the news recently about the Iran - U.S Framework for Nuclear Negotiations. Please see the Israel Update below regarding the important Corker Menendez Bill in the Senate and also this excellent article from Henry Kissinger and George Schultz. click here to read.

Finally, as we come to the close of Pesach, I am reminded of an insight Rabbi Ehrenkranz of blessed memory shared with me in the name of Rabbi Isadore Epstein of England. The Jewish holidays are intended to be rallying points for historic truths of our faith. The ideas must inspire us through the next seven weeks as we count towards Shavuot.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to consider the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (S. 615) on Tuesday, April 14. This bipartisan legislation, authored by Sens. Bob Corker (R-TN), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and cosponsored by 20 other Democratic and Republican senators, requires the President to submit any nuclear agreement with Iran to Congress and establishes a procedure for congressional review. Please call and urge senators on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to vote 'yes' and support the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. Capitol switchboard - (202) 224-3121. Thank Senator Blumenthal for his cosponsorship of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 and encourage Senator Murphy to support this important bill. Sample Phone Script: "I am calling the Senator to urge him/her to support the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (S. 615) in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities is critical to U.S. national security. Congress must assert its historic role in foreign policy and review the merits of any nuclear agreement with Iran."

Pesach Update

Chametz sold via Rabbi Cohen serving as your agent may be accessed after 830 PM on Saturday night.

All Vaad of Fairfield County establishments are permitted for patronage after Pesach.

Reminder

Don't forget to make an Eruv Tavshilin before the Chag begins.In order to allow foods prepared on Pesach to be eaten on the shabbat immediately following the festival. This entails two foods, reciting the bracha for Eruv Tavshilin and reciting the paragraph that accompanies the bracha. The two foods are then put away and eaten at the Shabbat day meal. Click here for more information

Kashrut Alerts

Beech Nut Stage 3 Cinnamon Raisin Granola - Some Stage 3 Cinnamon Raisin Granola were produced without the Orthodox Union's certification and those labels do not have an OU symbol on them. Consumers are urged to look for the OU Symbol before buying products.

Reisman's Black & White Cookies - A very small quantity of those cookies were baked before Passover and were mistakenly packaged with labels that state that they were baked after Passover. These mislabeled cookies have been withdrawn from the marketplace.

Don't want to wait for the CAS Bulletin to receive these alerts? OU offers a service to email them to you directly! Click here to get the email

Weekday Schedule

Candles Next Friday

7:17 PM

Daf Yomi

Sunday 7:45 am, Monday-Friday 7:00 am

Shacharit

Sunday: 7:15 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM/7:30 AM

Mincha

Sunday-Thursday: 7:15 PM

Thursday

Yom HaShoah

Condolences

The Shiva period for Herman W. Gordon, of blessed memory, father of David Gordon and father-in-law of Meryl Gordon, concluded on Friday afternoon April 3, prior to the start of the Passover holiday. In memory of his father, David will receive visitors on Sunday, April 12 at his home, 65 Woods End Road, Stamford. Visiting hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Mincha/Ma'ariv services will be held at 7:05 pm

to Lee Fanwick on the passing of her brother, Moses Nathan. Lee will sit shiva for her brother Moses Nathan from Saturday night, April 11 until Friday morning, April 17. Her home is at 77 Prospect Street Apt. 5 B. The entrance code is Code 1981. Mincha/Ma'ariv services will be held from Sunday through Thursday evening at 7:10 PM.

Gal is the Opinion Editor of the Forward.Gal will speak about about the Soviet Jewry movement.Fifty years since the start of the movement, what can we learn about what it did for American Jewish identity and the Soviet Jews who were able to start new lives as a result?

Annual Dr. Al and Royce Wolfsohn LectureFeaturing Steve Bayme of the American Jewish CommitteeAmerican Jewry and Israel: Dissonance or CohesionDesserts and coffee will be served after the presentationFree and open to the entire community

Rabbi Walk: The Evolution of the American Synagogue: A History of How Jewish Communities Developed in the United States - 7:30 PM

Thursday

Rabbi Walk: Talmud Bavli - Masechet Megilla - 7:30 PM

Friday

Rabbi Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM

CAS Announcements

NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBER BRUNCH Sunday morning, May 17. Rabbi Daniel and Diane Cohen will host a new and prospective member brunch at their home. If you are a new member and would like to attend or are considering joining our CAS family, please contact our Membership Chair Jessie Brand (jessieoser@gmail.com) for more information.

ANNUAL YACHAD SHABBATON AT CAS APRIL 24-25! Volunteers are needed for housing and transportation. All Yachad members are matched up with a staff member who will be responsible for them. Housing needed. When you respond please include the following: 1.HOW MANY YOU CAN SLEEP, 2.IF YOU HAVE STAIRS, 3.IF YOU HAVE PETS, 4.ADDRESS, 5.PHONE NUMBER. Respond to Sharon Wohlberg at sharwohlberg@gmail.com.

PLEASE JOIN THE YOUNG COUPLES COMMITTEE FOR A SHABBAT ONEG IN THE SHABBAS PARK on May 2 at 4 pm. Please bring along your families, friends, and a parve dessert, snack or beverage that can be shared for the oneg. If the forecast calls for rain, the oneg will be postponed until Shabbat on May 16 at 4 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Tobin at laurabl@gmail.com. In addition, if you know of new families who would like to meet others in our CAS community, please invite them to come to the oneg.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CANTOR'S "NON-CANTORIAL" CONCERT SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 7PM The cantor's "non-cantorial" concert. A night for Israel concert . Featuring Israel Classics With Ira Berk and Sid Nachman,The Stamford Synagogue Choir and "The Cantor's Bim-Bom-Boms." More details to follow, save the date!!! You do not want to miss this event.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING We need you to help secure our Synagogue. As you come to the building, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let someone know about it. This will keep everyone safe.

WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM Every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. We are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. Info: Mitchell Bell.

CAS FREE MEZUZAH CAMPAIGN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT Bringing Blessings to Jewish Homes. Do you know a neighbor or a friend who lacks a mezuzah? CAS offers a free mezuzah and home visit to post this sacred scroll at the entrance to all Jewish homes in the area. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org

COMMUNITY CHESED HELPERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. Volunteer to reach out and identify needs, visit, or give a ride. Even small gestures mean a great deal Interested? Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.

NEW TO STAMFORD AND INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? Contact Jessie Brand (Jessieoser@gmail.com) or Rabbi Daniel Cohen.

WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Players needed. Join in on the fun we have every week at 6:00 PM -

Community Announcements

UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION'S CARDOZO LAW SOCIETY SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 7PM HAS BEEN POSTPONED. for an evening of networking and refreshments a the Stamford Crowne Plaza. Rabbi Daniel Cohen will speak about "Courageous Choices: signals and strategies for ethical living in a morally subjective world". 1 Ethic Credit will be given. Dietary laws observed. For more information or to RSVP contact Sharon Franklin at UJF. 203-321-1373 ext 109 sharon@UJF.org

NEW AT GAN YELADIM STAMFORD: Do you have a 12 - 15 month old? Starting September 1, 2015 we are opening our doors to you too. Flexible enrollment options include: Core Program: 8:45-11:45; 2-5 days per week, Lunch: add one hour, any number of days, Full Daycare: 7:30-3 or 7:30-6. As always we continue to offer flexible enrollment options for 15 months - 5 years of age. For further information contact wendy@chabadstamford.org or call 203-324-2223 x407 and visit www.ganyeladim.org.

THE JEWISH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY PRESENTS BENEATH THE HELMET: FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO THE HOMEFRONT Thursday, April 16. 7 p.m. The State Cinema, Stamford. A coming-of-age story that follows the journey of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country. At the age of 18, away from their homes, families and friends these young individuals undergo a demanding and inspiring journey, revealing the core of who they are and who they want to be. Beneath the Helmet illustrates how these young men and women are defending not only their homes, but also the values of peace, equality, opportunity, democracy, religious tolerance and women's rights. Followed by a discussion with 3 IDF soldiers moderated by Lior Krinsky, Northeast Director of Jerusalem U. Co-sponsored by Congregation Agudath Sholom, the Friends of the IDF and Thank Israeli Soldiers. For more information, please contact Nancy Schiffman at nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org or 203.487.0941.

INTRODUCING THE BACK TO SCHOOL SHOP, a UJF program that provides economically disadvantaged elementary school children in Stamford with new clothes (pants, shirt, sneakers, socks, underwear, winter coat, hat, gloves) backpack and school supplies. Children get to pick out their own new items in a "shopping" environment created in a local school prior to the start of the new school year, while their parents visit the Japha Family Resource Center to receive basic health screenings and information about vital community services. The inaugural event is Sunday, August 9, 2015. To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Kweskin at lkweskin@gmail.com. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.ujf.org/backtoschoolshop

CYCLE FOR UNITY AND NAOMI BOUTIQUE KOSHER TOURS PRESENT THE ULTIMATE GOURMET BIKING EXPERIENCE IN TUSCANY: April 28-May 5, 2015 Ride like the wind, eat like a king and raise funds for the charity of your choice. Check here for details and registration information: http://cycleforunity.org/tuscany_2015/

NCSY SPRING REGIONAL Join teens from across New England on May 15-17, Great Barrington, MA. Info & Registration at www.newengland.ncsy.org/SpringRegional. For teens in grades 9-12. Open to a limited number of 8th graders - use the separate link for 8th graders when you register

PLEASE JOIN BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 5:30 PM AT THE HILTON STAMFORD HOTEL FOR THEIR ANNUAL CELEBRATION Dinner. Guest of honor are Maria and Glenn Reicin. The Jane Shoztic Award for outstanding teaching will be presented to Mrs. Morah Yospa Lieberman. Bob Abrams will be receiving the Alumni Award, and Sarah Rich will be receiving the Young Leadership Award. In addition, Stamford Police Department Assistant Chief Jim Matheny will be honored with a special Community Service Award. To RSVP and/or place an ad, please visit bcdscelebration.org or contact Robyn Winarsky, 917-297-7142, dinner@bcds.org

THE 4TH ANNUAL MIKE MILE SUNDAY, MAY 17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This event was created by The Rothman Family to raise money for research for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), which their son, Michael, has. In addition to helping a good cause, you will have a great time. You will get in your morning workout, and there will be lots of fun activities for adults and kids alike. Gayle and Howard have been tremendous supporters of Agudath Sholom and the community. It would be great for us to come out and show them our support. We hope to see you there! Kori and Lynne www.eventbrite.com/e/the-4th-annual-mike-mile-registration-16001390590

DO A MITZVAH! CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY BY PURCHASING MITZVAH BASKETS AND/OR MITZVAH CENTERPIECES INSTEAD OF FLOWERS FOR YOUR NEXT SIMCHA AT CAS. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY HAVE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 1000 since the recession. With this tremendous upsurge in use, JFS is constantly challenged to keep the food pantry full. Your generosity enables JFS to help those in our community in their greatest moments of need.

FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN HEBREW TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 2-8 The goal of Sifriyat Pijama B'America is to enhance knowledge and affinity for Jewish values from a young age and to retain a strong Jewish identity and appreciation of Hebrew. SP-BA provides an opportunity for families to create a tradition of reading bedtime stories in Hebrew and engaging in meaningful conversations. Info: www.sp-ba.org/online-registration

LINKING GENERATIONS OF THE SHOAH-Our 2nd Generation Group began in July 2012. We are a group of approximately fifty members ranging in age from 40 and up and we come from all over CT and Westchester County. Our monthly meetings take place in Westport, CT (usually at the UJA offices) every second Tuesday of the month. Spouses of 2G members as well as 3rd Generation often attend our general meetings. Please come and join us. For further contact information call: Ann Cohn at 203-762-0058 (home) or 203-984-6667 (cell).

JFS COLLEGE AHEAD!-TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 The highly anticipated annual program for the community co-sponsored by the Stamford JCC featuring prominent college admissions deans as a panel exploring the essential issues all high school students and their parents need to know as they begin the process. Moderated by Claire D. Friedlander, JFS College Consultant, the program will take place at no cost at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. For more information, contact, Claire D. Friedlander at clairef@cjtfs.orgor call 203-921-4161.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 7:00 PM If you are a family facing the issues and challenges of living with autism, attend a support group where experts will help provide tools to help strengthen the family, discuss options, and share resources. The event will take place at the JFS office, 733 Summer St, 6th Floor at 7:00 pm. Please contact Candy Murias, JFS Social Work Intern at 203-921-4161 or cmurias@ctjfs.org.

RE-START FOR JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS, SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH AT 2 PM: Join the counselors from JFS at Yogi Brian's Studio, 8 Parkhill Ave. Norwalk, CT to learn relaxation skills to assist with the stress of separation and divorce. The session will offer an opportunity to meet others going through similar experiences. For more information, contact Eve Moskowitz, JFS Director of Clinical Services, 203-921-4161 or email at emoskowitz@ctjfs.org.

JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, TUESDAYS, 7:00 - 8:00 PM IN WESTPORT For adults who would like to discuss all aspects of separation and divorce, JFS will be providing a support group in the JFS Westport office, 431 Post Road E. Suite 11. The fee will be $10 per session or $50 for six sessions. You must register to attend by contacting Kylie Rothman atkrothman@ctjfs.org or call at 203-921-4161.

JFS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, MONDAYS, 7:00 - 8:00 PM IN STAMFORD For adults who would like to discuss all aspects of separation and divorce, JFS will be providing a support group in the JFS Stamford office, 733 Summer St., 6th Floor The fee will be $10 per session or $50 for six sessions. You must register to attend by contacting Rebekah Kanefsky at203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.

LET'S TALK- THURSDAYS, 11 A.M. Don't miss this opportunity to meet new people or deepen your friendship with those you already know, as we engage in meaningful conversation about a wide variety of topics that are important in our lives. Topics may range from how to live a fulfilling life, creating healthy relationships, savoring our cherished memories, to embracing changing life circumstances. All will be encouraged to express their feelings and experiences related to the themes that emerge in a safe and supportive environment. Led by Kylie Rothman from Jewish Family Service, free of charge, at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. For more information, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman, Director of Senior Adult Services at Stamford JCC at 203.487.0983 or email at cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org

JFS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP-SUNDAYS AT 5:00 PM Do you find yourself "sandwiched" between the needs of your children and your parents? JFS is offering an open forum to provide support and help in dealing with the difficulties and stresses of caring for two generations. A small fee of $10/session or $50 for six sessions will be charged. Group will be held at the JFS Westport office, 431 Post Road E., Westport. The facilitator will be Rona Wall, LCSW. For more information or to register, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.

JFS LIFE TRANSITIONS-WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 AM Support group for the unemployed at the Stamford JFS office, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. The focus of the group is to provide a forum to discuss and explore the concerns and issues related to job loss and to find alternative solutions for career satisfaction. The group is a collaborative effort between JFS Counseling and Employment & Training Departments. To register or for more information, please contact Rosemarie Delia at 203-921-4161 or email at rdelia@ctjfs.org

JFS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT -- TUESDAYS AT 10:30 AM Are you searching for a safe haven to explore your thoughts and feelings about grief? JFS provides an environment of emotional, physical, and spiritual support. For information, contact Rosemarie Delia at (203) 921-4161 or rdelia@ctjfs.org